Mirroring the old-world charm of a Garden District mansion, the Ritz-Carlton never fails to impress. Vacationers are greeted in a covered driveway and then ushered to a third-floor lobby decorated with antiques, Italian marble floors, fresh-cut flowers, and Romanian chandeliers. An enclosed courtyard garden provides a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the neighboring French Quarter. Location: The hotel is located approximately 14 miles from the New Orleans International Airport. Area: The hotel is located near many place to see and experience such as the French Quarter. Home to popular attractions such as Bourbon Street, Royal Street and Jackson Square, The Quarter also houses the St. Louis Cathedral and the Louisiana State Museum. Enjoy the abundant art and antique galleries are throughout, or, for a different taste of New Orleans, stroll down to the French Market for the finest produce grown in the State of Louisiana. You can also see the Audubon Institute Aquarium of the Americas. One of the top-five aquariums in the country, featuring the largest collection of sharks and jellyfish. Adjacent to the aquarium is the Entergy IMAX Theatre where visitors can immerse themselves in a big-screen 2-D or 3-D adventure. Recreation: The hotel has four restaurants as well as a cigar-friendly Library Lounge. Other highlights include a health club, indoor "resistance" pool, beauty salon, and business center. Rooms: The Ritz-Carlton has richly-appointed in French heritage colors with amenities like: Italian marble baths, plush terry robes, computer-friendly work desk, cordless, dual-line telephones, Sony CD/clock radios.
